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Archives for October 2019

9 things everyone should know about the impeachment process
Explainers

The next steps in an impeachment inquiry, explained.

By Li Zhou, Ella Nilsen and 1 more
World Politics
Shooting in Halle, Germany: what we knowShooting in Halle, Germany: what we know
World Politics

At least two people have been killed in a shooting near a synagogue in Halle, Germany.

By Jen Kirby
Culture
Ellen DeGeneres, George W. Bush, and the death of uncritical nicenessEllen DeGeneres, George W. Bush, and the death of uncritical niceness
Culture

Ellen built her brand on being nice to anyone, even George W. Bush. That brand might not be viable now.

By Constance Grady
World Politics
Turkey is attacking northeastern Syria, leaving US-backed Kurds at riskTurkey is attacking northeastern Syria, leaving US-backed Kurds at risk
World Politics

The Trump administration pulled US troops from the region. Now Turkey is moving in.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
The White House argues the impeachment inquiry is “constitutionally invalid.” They’re wrong.The White House argues the impeachment inquiry is “constitutionally invalid.” They’re wrong.
Politics

The White House letter refusing to comply with impeachment makes a dubious legal argument.

By Ella Nilsen
Technology
GitHub is the latest tech company to face controversy over its contracts with ICEGitHub is the latest tech company to face controversy over its contracts with ICE
Technology

Employees are demanding the company cancel its $200,000 contract with the immigration agency.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Money
Two British footballers’ wives are feuding. It’s the perfect Brexit palate cleanser.Two British footballers’ wives are feuding. It’s the perfect Brexit palate cleanser.
Money

Everything you need to know about the Coleen Rooney-Rebekah Vardy scandal, even if you don’t know who they are.

By Rebecca Jennings
Culture
A woman says Matt Lauer raped her in 2014. She’s speaking out in a new book.A woman says Matt Lauer raped her in 2014. She’s speaking out in a new book.
Culture

Brooke Nevils tells her story in a forthcoming book by reporter Ronan Farrow.

By Anna North
Money
A spice retailer is spending more on pro-impeachment Facebook ads than anyone elseA spice retailer is spending more on pro-impeachment Facebook ads than anyone else
Money

Trump has spent the most money on impeachment-related ads. Penzeys Spices came in second.

By Terry Nguyen
Politics
Facebook is refusing to take down a Trump ad making false claims about Joe BidenFacebook is refusing to take down a Trump ad making false claims about Joe Biden
Politics

So are YouTube, Twitter, and most news networks.

By Emily Stewart
Video
Are you supposed to tip your Uber driver?Are you supposed to tip your Uber driver?
Play
Video

How Uber made ride-hail tipping so confusing.

By Shirin Ghaffary and Danush Parvaneh
Politics
Trump faces a new allegation of sexually assaulting a woman at Mar-a-LagoTrump faces a new allegation of sexually assaulting a woman at Mar-a-Lago
Politics

Karen Johnson is at least the 23rd woman to accuse Trump of misconduct.

By Aaron Rupar
Culture
Gemini Man, starring Will Smith, spells catastrophe for the future of moviesGemini Man, starring Will Smith, spells catastrophe for the future of movies
Culture

We should be worried.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Future Perfect
Study: a nuclear war between India and Pakistan could lead to a nuclear winterStudy: a nuclear war between India and Pakistan could lead to a nuclear winter
Future Perfect

Both countries are expanding their nuclear arsenals.

By Kelsey Piper
Politics
After 200 years, Montgomery, Alabama, has elected its first black mayorAfter 200 years, Montgomery, Alabama, has elected its first black mayor
Politics

Judge Steven Reed will be the first African American to lead a city with deep ties to the civil rights movement and the confederacy.

By P.R. Lockhart